If youre experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department
Although GLP-1RAs seem to have a beneficial influence in reversing many maladaptive brain changes relevant to depression, it should be remembered that at the same time, they are also known to mediate some unfavorable processes such as activation of the HPA axis and intensification of anxiety-like behavior in some animal studies
Practice brief relaxation techniques (even 2-3 minutes can help) Try box breathing: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4 Consider a mindfulness app or practice Reduce commitments temporarily if possible Communicate with family/colleagues about your temporary energy limitations Timing your Wegovy injection Some patients find that when they administer their injection affects their energy patterns
Like, I knew I was being a big, giant crybaby and sensitive and just-- but all my coping mechanisms were gone
Week 24 validates persistence